Compressor Seems Excessively Noisy At Start-up (High Pitch)

I Insure oil feed lines are open (oil solenoid). I Check oil pressure at compressor manifold with a gauge.
Suction Access Port Min Pressure 10 vacuum

Unloading Valve Energize coil to load compressor

Suction Service Valve Max temp 65F, 6 from the service valve

Motor Temperature (5K thermistor connection on terminal plate) Economizer/ Subcooler Port (not shown) Rotalock valve, 7/8 sweat connection must have 15F - 20F superheat

Compressor Makes a Loud Grinding Noise at Start-up

I Oil solenoid is leaking oil into the compressor while off. Repair or replace oil solenoid. I Compressor filling with refrigerant while off. Determine refrigerant source and eliminate during compressor off cycle. I Check evaporator superheat.

Discharge Service Valve Max Temp 230F, 6 from the service valve (5K thermistor strapped to discharge line)

Screw Compressor Troubleshooting Guide

Discharge Access Port Max Press Differential (discharge - suction) 350psid

Oil Port Access Port (1/4 Schrader, not shown) Liquid For field gauge connections Injection Port Oil Press Transducer (3/8 Flare, Max Press Differential used if necessary) (discharge - oil) 50psi VI (Volume Index) Valve energize coil at Oil Inlet Min Differential Pressure (Oil - Suction) 45psi pressure ratios > 5:1 (3/8 Flare)

Compressor Periodically Makes Loud Noise or Becomes Very Quiet for a Short Time
I Check for excessive liquid/oil return to compressor.

Caution: Never Run the Compressor in Reverse! 06T Model

Support/Contact
I Call Application Engineering for further assistance at 800.532.5036. Carlyle Compressor Division P. O. Box 4808 Syracuse, NY 13221 Phone: 800.532.5036 Fax: 315.432.3274
0604 Lit. No. 574-081 Rev. A

05T Model

Reverse Rotation Trips

At initial start-up:

Thermal Protection (High Motor Temperature) Trips

I Check economizer rotalock valve to insure it is open. I Check superheat from economizer expansion valve. I Check motor cooling valve for operation to insure liquid is feeding. I Verify motor cooling valve is downstream of check valve. I Verify motor thermistor wiring from module to compressor terminal plate. I Insure liquid feed is available to the valve(s). I Add refrigerant charge if necessary. I Check economizer rotalock valve to insure it is open. I Check superheat from economizer expansion valve. I Check for high system discharge pressure. I If desuperheating valve is not installed, check application to insure it is not required.

I Compressor is running in reverse, check phase sequence and bump compressor to insure proper rotation (check pressure at outlet port). I Insure LonCEM module and discharge pressure transducer are wired and functioning correctly.
When compressor cycles off:

Low Oil Level Switch Cutout

I Check for adequate oil charge (fill to top separator sightglass). I Check discharge superheat (less than 20F will cause high carryover past separator). I Check for high pressure system transients (rapid pressure changes in the discharge).

I Pressure switch set too high, reset as low as necessary (older systems with reverse rotation switch). Oil Pressure Differential Trips
I Insure all manual oil line valves are open. I Check pressure drop through oil system, oil filters may have to be changed. I Insure oil line solenoid is functioning properly. I Insure LonCEM module and pressure transducers are wired and functioning properly.

Circuit Breaker Trips

I Check contactor. Replace if damaged. I Compressor full of oil due to oil solenoid manually open or stuck open. Repair or replace solenoid. I Tighten and recheck all power and control circuit wiring connections. I Short cycling of compressor. Adjust controls to limit compressor cycles. I Check circuit breaker. If incorrect, install correct breaker. I High discharge pressure. Check condenser control and operation. I Check voltage. If low, verify power supply.

Low Compressor Capacity

I Check operation of economizer (is liquid temperature at evaporator txv as expected). I Verify unloader is energized. Check wiring and power source. I Check unloader coil and replace if bad. I Check unloader valve. Replace unloader assembly (Part # 06NA660001). I Remove clogged suction filter, clean and reinstall. I Check internal pressure relief valve. If blown, replace compressor.

Thermal Protection (High Discharge Temperature) Trips

I Check motor cooling valve for operation. I Verify size of motor cooling valve and desuperheating valve (where applicable).